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Proposed Changes to Homelessness Funding Recommendation Process

Original title: ORD-MC Amend Ch 86 (Homelessness Initiatives Commission), Ord Code, to Clarify Process for Making of Recommendations for Use of Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund Funds; Prov for Codification Instructions (MacGillis) (Introduced by CM Peluso) 6/9/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, F 6/15/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/15/26 R Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/16/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 6/23/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 6/23/26

Record date · July 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes updates to Chapter 86 of the City Ordinance Code regarding how the Homelessness Initiatives Commission makes recommendations for spending from the Homelessness Initiatives . It outlines the procedural steps for these recommendations and provides instructions for codifying these changes into law.

Why it matters

The ordinance changes the administrative process for how the city decides to allocate funds from the Homelessness Initiatives , which directly impacts the operational workflow of the Homelessness Initiatives Commission.

Who It Affects

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Homelessness Initiatives Commission

The commission must follow the new procedural requirements for making funding recommendations once the ordinance is enacted.

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City Council

The council is responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed changes to the ordinance code.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance amends Chapter 86 of the City Ordinance Code.
  • The primary purpose is to clarify the process for the Homelessness Initiatives Commission to make recommendations for the use of the Homelessness Initiatives Special Revenue Fund.
  • The ordinance includes instructions for codification into the city's legal code.
  • The bill was introduced by CM Peluso on June 9, 2026.
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  • The ordinance underwent multiple committee readings and re-referrals between June 15 and June 16, 2026.
  • A public hearing was held on June 23, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?
It clarifies the specific process the Homelessness Initiatives Commission must follow when recommending how money from the Homelessness Initiatives should be spent.
Has this ordinance been passed?
No, as of the latest record, it is still in the committee review stage.

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The ordinance moved through three different committees (NCSPHS, R, F) within a two-day period in June 2026.

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee

Connected Entities

Neighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee, MacGillis, Homelessness Initiatives Commission and 3 more
OrganizationNeighborhoods, Community Services, Public Health and Safety Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →
PersonMacGillis“Associated with the ordinance filing.”Map →
OrganizationHomelessness Initiatives Commission“The body responsible for making recommendations on the use of the special revenu”Map →
PersonCM Peluso“The City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →
otherChapter 166, F.S.“Florida Statute cited as the basis for the public hearing requirement.”Map →
otherChapter 86“The section of the Ordinance Code being amended.”Map →

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